THe Siṃhalaḥ Foundation
OUR MISSION:
The Simhalah Foundation is A 501(c)(3) California non-profit, built To amplify culturally, socially, historically, and artistically significant stories, especially those from underrepresented communities, through original music, multidisciplinary art, education, advocacy, and programs that equip artists to thrive creatively, professionally, and economically.
What we do
Creative Advocacy
Campaigns that rewrite who gets to tell the story.
Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Programs bridging global and marginalized communities.
Education & Empowerment
Training, mentorship, and artist rights Advocacy.
Media & Storytelling
Documentaries, songwriting series, and impact-driven releases.
Youth Development
Creative mentorship programs helping young people express their stories, and develop pathways into creative industries.
Our Initiatives
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A mentorship initiative using music production and storytelling to support youth development, creative expression, and community engagement.
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An innovative writing camp and cultural initiative centering Black artists in country music, reclaiming space through storytelling, sync-ready songwriting, and industry collaboration. In partnership with BMI and Color Me Country
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A tribute to the life and impact of blind Motown hitmaker Lee Garrett, this project honors his legacy through archival storytelling, songwriting, and advocacy for recognition.
WATCH OUR CAMPAIGN VIDEO FOR LEE -
A global summit and symposium exploring how AI intersects with creativity and ownership, shaping an artist-first future in a rapidly evolving music industry.
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A unifying cultural campaign that uses music and dialogue to address division, inspire understanding, and imagine a shared future across communities in the face of violence
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A practical training and mentorship series equipping underserved creators with the necessary tools and knowledge to protect, manage, and monetize their creative work.
The July 25 introductory intensive will help artists understand, protect, manage, and monetize their creative work.Applications are currently open for a small group of participating artists.
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A global campaign to protect the earnings and futures of young performers, modeled after California’s Coogan Act.
WATCH THE CAMPAIGN ON 60 MINUTES AUSTRALIA -
A multidisciplinary music and storytelling project channeling the voices of Pacific Northwest wildlife to inspire environmental action and conservation in coastal communities.
Watch the project music video created in collaboration with the Seattle-based Environmental Science Center -
Community songwriting Program run over YouTube livestream, where a new musical work is created together with participants each week. Sessions are accessible to the global general public for no cost. No musical experience is required. All participants’ ideas are incorporated into the work with the mission of making the creative outlet of songwriting accessible to all.
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A collection of groundbreaking music projects that amplify underrepresented perspectives - from the world’s only Druze EDM artist, to poetic explorations of the East African diaspora, to contemporary Klezmer revivals and politically charged folk-rock albums that challenge, heal, and connect across identity and culture.
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